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Nordex, a manufacturer of wind turbines, reports Q2 earnings that are above expectations

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2025

Nordex, a manufacturer of wind turbines, reported earnings for the second quarter that exceeded analysts' expectations. German onshore turbine company reported earnings before interest tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), of 108.2 millions euros ($127.09million)…

CK Hutchison eyes Chinese bidding partner for $22.8 billion port sale

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2025

CK Hutchison announced on Monday that it is looking for a large strategic Chinese investor to join its consortium bidders in the $22.8 billion port business. This follows media reports that the state-owned China COSCO Shipping Corp. may be joining the group.

As Putin attends a scaled-down Navy Day, Ukrainian drones are targeting St Petersburg

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2025

Russian authorities reported that Ukrainian drones attacked St. Petersburg Sunday. The airport was forced to close for 5 hours during Vladimir Putin's celebration of Russia's Navy Day. This occurred despite the fact that the naval parade had been cancelled earlier due to security reasons.

Australia, Britain sign 50-year AUKUS submarine partnership treaty

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2025

Australia's Government said Saturday that it had signed a Treaty with Britain in order to strengthen cooperation for the next 50 Years on the AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Partnership. AUKUS, the pact signed by Australia, Britain, and the U.S.A. in 2021…

Spear AI secures funding for the first time to use AI in submarine data

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2025

The first outside capital has been raised by a startup created by U.S. Navy Veterans to help decipher the data collected by submarines using artificial intelligence. Spear AI, based in Washington, specializes on passive acoustic information that is collected by underwater listening devices.

Shipbuilding chief: Russia's sole aircraft carrier is likely to be scrapped, or sold.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2025

The chairman of Russia's State Shipbuilding Corporation told Kommersant in comments published Friday that the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, which is 40 years old, will likely be sold or scrapped. Andrei Kostin made his remarks after a…

Greek shipyard workers stop operations due to heatwave

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2025

Shipyard workers stopped their operations in Perama (16 km/10 miles) south of Athens on Friday, as the Mediterranean nation was stricken by a heatwave that is now the third longest this summer. Temperatures in the west reached a high of 44 degrees Celsius on Friday ahead of Sunday's predicted drop.

Turkey bids to import 225,000 metric tons of feed barley traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that the Turkish state grain board TMO had issued an international tender for the purchase and import of about 225,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 31 July.

UK and Australia strengthen AUKUS sub-pact through 50-year agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

The UK announced on Thursday that it will deepen the AUKUS nuclear sub partnership with Australia by signing a 50-year agreement. It expects this to boost British exports and create jobs. Australia, Britain and U.S. signed the AUKUS agreement in 2021.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 68,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) purchased around 68,000 tons of animal feed in a private transaction on Thursday, without launching an international tender. The grain is available from all over the world, except for the Black Sea.

Union Pacific Railroad's quarterly profits rise

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

Union Pacific announced a higher profit for its second quarter on Thursday. This was largely due to the robust demand of bulk and industrial shipments via multiple modes. Bulk shipments of the company, consisting of grain, fertilizer and coal…

South Korea's MFG purchases 65,000-75, 000 T corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought between 65,000 and 75,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday in a deal that was not subject to an international tender. The cost of the ton was estimated at $235.12, including freight. A $1.50 extra charge for port unloading was added.

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 135,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 135,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Thursday. The corn can be purchased from anywhere in the world.

After the latest round of peace negotiations, Ukraine and Russia launch drone attacks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Officials from both sides confirmed that Ukraine and Russia carried out drone attacks against each other on Thursday morning, just hours after the conclusion of the most recent round of direct negotiations aimed at finding an end to the war, which has lasted nearly three years and a half.

Enterprise Products Neches River Terminal in Texas receives first LPG tanker

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Ship tracking data on Wednesday showed that the first tanker to arrive at the Enterprise Products Partners facility for loading was a liquefied gas tanker. The energy research firm Vortexa stated that the mooring was a sign of the commissioning.

Packaging Corp. forecasts profits below estimates due to export and freight pressures

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Packaging Corp. of America reported a third-quarter loss below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday. This was due to rising freight costs, as well as weak export containerboard sales in the face of global trade uncertainty. The Lake Forest…

NASCAR will hold a street race at San Diego Naval Base

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

NASCAR announced on Wednesday that they will be holding events at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego in the coming year. This will mark the first time NASCAR has ever held racing events at a military base. The Cup Series will culminate with street races on June 19-21, 2020.

Boston Fleet names Kris Sparre head coach

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Kris Sparre has been named the new coach of Boston Fleet in the Professional Women's Hockey League. He is only the second coach to have been hired in the club's short history. He replaces Courtney Kessel who was hired to coach Princeton's women's hockey in June.

Iran warns US destroyers to stay away from Iranian-monitored waters

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Iran warned a U.S. destroyer on Wednesday to alter course after it approached water being monitored by the Islamic Republic. The U.S. ship turned away, Iranian media reported. No immediate comments were made by the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Central Command which oversees U.S. Forces in the Middle East.

Canada - 23 July

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Melanie Joly, Federal Industry Minister, says that Canada can excel in…